6 bed property for sale

Thorold Road, Bitterne Park SO18

Introduction


Located in the ever-popular Bitterne Park area, this beautifully extended six-bedroom detached home offers exceptional and versatile living space throughout. The property blends period charm with modern finishes, creating an inviting and stylish family residence. The ground floor features an entrance porch leading into a spacious reception hall, with a downstairs WC, a comfortable lounge, and an impressive open-plan dining and family room perfect for entertaining. The modern fitted kitchen and separate utility room provide excellent practicality. The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a master suite with a dressing area and ensuite shower room, accompanied by a luxurious four-piece family bathroom.
The second floor comprises two additional bedrooms and a modern fitted shower room, ideal for guests or older children. Externally, the property benefits from off-road parking, a garage, and an office, ideal for home working. The expansive rear garden features a swimming pool, bar area, and plenty of outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining. This exceptional home truly offers unrivalled accommodation in a prime location, perfect for growing families seeking space, style, and convenience.
Location


Bitterne Parkis a highly regarded residential area offering excellent local amenities, including its own primary and secondary schools, a library, and the well-known Bitterne Park Triangle, which serves as a charming hub of independent shops and everyday conveniences. The property is ideally positioned close to Riverside Park, set along the River Itchen, providing a picturesque setting for riverside walks, cycling and kayaking. Southampton city centre is easily accessible and offers an extensive choice of high-end retail, dining, leisure facilities and a mainline railway station, while Southampton Airport is approximately twenty minutes away. The area is also exceptionally well connected, with convenient access to the M27, M3 and A3 routes to London.
Inside


The property is entered via an original wooden front door into a welcoming entrance porch, which opens into a spacious and elegant reception hall. Featuring attractive wooden flooring and a striking staircase with traditional wood panelling, the hall provides access to all principal ground-floor rooms.

The lounge is a bright and inviting space, benefitting from a double-glazed bay window to the front and a charming open fireplace, creating a cosy atmosphere. The dining room continues the sense of character with wooden flooring and a feature log burner, flowing seamlessly into the impressive family room. This open-plan space enjoys windows to two aspects and double doors opening directly onto the rear patio, making it ideal for entertaining and family living.

The kitchen is well-appointed with herringbone-style flooring, wooden work surfaces, a ceramic Butler sink, and space for a range cooker set within an attractive brick fireplace. A window overlooks the side of the property, while a rear door provides convenient access to the garden and outside WC. A separate utility room offers additional practicality, and a downstairs WC is accessed from the entrance hall.

To the first floor, a carpeted landing leads to four generously proportioned bedrooms and the staircase to the second floor. The impressive master suite features a dressing area, ensuite shower room, skylight above the bed, and a Juliet balcony overlooking the rear garden and swimming pool. The remaining bedrooms are served by a beautifully presented four-piece family bathroom, combining period charm with modern fittings, including a clawfoot roll-top bath and separate shower cubicle.

The second floor completes the accommodation, offering two further bedrooms and a modern fitted shower room, making it ideal for guests, teenagers, or extended family.
Outside


To the front, metal gates open onto a hard-standing driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles. A detached garage offers excellent storage and workspace, with an additional office space located to the rear-perfect for home working or a private retreat.

The rear garden is a standout feature, thoughtfully landscaped to create a superb outdoor living environment. A patio area directly off the house is ideal for entertaining, leading down to a large, well-maintained lawn. Adjacent to the lawn is a swimming pool surrounded by stylish wooden decking, offering a tranquil and relaxing setting.

At the far end of the garden, an outdoor bar provides an excellent space for social gatherings, complemented by an attached storage shed. The garden effortlessly combines leisure, practicality, and entertainment, truly extending the living space of this exceptional home.
Services


Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.

Fibre Broadband is available with download speeds of up to 76 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 15 Mbps. Information has been provided by the Openreach website.

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